Principal, Respect at Work, Africa

Job Description

Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.

Our Africa operations employ approximately 5,900 employees and contractors, with the majority working at the Ahafo Mine. We offer an unparalleled blend of opportunity and career satisfaction with all the benefits you would expect from a global company. This, combined with our growth opportunities, makes Newmont a great company to work.

Our Akyem and Ahafo mines have made significant sustainable community development investments in our host communities. These include establishing Development Funds at our Akyem and Ahafo operational areas with each mine contributing US$1 per ounce of gold sold and 1% of net pre-tax annual profit into its community development fund.

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.

About This Role

Respect at Work is one of the strategic drivers in the Health, Safety and Security Pillar in the 2024 Newmont Key Objectives Map. The Respect at Work team implement strategies to accelerate cultural change at Newmont to ensure a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace for everyone.

In This Role You Will

Lead and embed Respect at Work frameworks and principles to reflect societal and cultural norms.
Deliver subject matter expert (SME) support to Business Units (Bus), to drive targeted response to Respect at Work issues.
Develop and implement feedback mechanisms and metrics to measure effectiveness and workforce perceptions.
Advise Operational Leaders to effectively embed Respect at Work principles and frameworks to develop a respectful workplace culture.
Drive improvements based on standardized global frameworks and gap assessments.
Identify Respect at Work related risks and implement effective controls to mitigate.
Facilitate incorporation of Respect at Work principles into existing systems and processes.
Continuously engage with external and industry bodies and peers to ensure benchmarking and best practice in approach.
Facilitate development of Respect at Work communications and engagement strategies.
Link and align Respect at Work activities to related Site / Business Unit activities and plans.

Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

Tertiary Qualifications in Organizational Psychology, Social work, Counselling, Human Resources or Communications or related discipline.

Experience

Experience executing cultural transformation programs focused on safe and respectful behaviors, within large operational workforces.
Strong understanding of operational systems, processes and routines to embed new ways of working related to Respect at Work.
Experience in partnering cross functionally, and with Senior Leaders to design and implement cultural change programs that are sustainable.
Understanding of operational risks and challenges when engaging with a diverse frontline / non-wired workforce.
Strong communication and cultural change implementation experience, demonstrating incorporation of cultural and societal norms.
Ability to scope, develop and pilot innovative responses to Respect at Work issues, in alignment with business priorities within geographical regions.
Experience coaching and supporting Leaders to build a team culture that is psychologically safe.

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency in developing and delivering cultural change programs that promote a respectful and inclusive workplace culture.
Advanced proficiency in driving behavior change in a heavy industry / operational environment through partnering and influencing Leaders.
Advanced proficiency in change management principles and communication, particularly in executions system implementation and behavioral change.
Competent proficiency in incorporating industry trends and best practice in alignment with existing programs, cultural and societal norms.
Advanced interpersonal skills, problem solving and negotiating outcomes with major stakeholders.
Advanced leadership skills, including the ability to participate as part of cross functional leadership teams, anticipate and mitigate barriers and challenges.
Advanced facilitation skills.
Competent proficiency in safety processes, systems and approaches.

Working Conditions

This role is part of a diverse global team responsible for our Africa sites and offices, therefore we can be flexible to where this role is based across our key regional locations.
Due to the nature of the role, working with varied time zones will be required and travel to our operational sites.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that fosters leaders and allows every person to thrive, contribute, and grow. We are committed to selecting and developing our employees, and to establishing a work environment where everyone can take an active part in reaching our strategic goals while feeling a sense of pride in working at Newmont.

Newmont seeks to recruit, hire, place and promote qualified applicants, meaning applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the position, without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnic, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. As part of our diversity efforts. females are encouraged to apply.

NOTE: Newmont does not ask for or require job applicants to pay money to apply or be considered for employment with the Company. In addition, Newmont does not ask potential job candidates to provide sensitive personal data without first submitting a job application through our secure, online portal, and only as requested for legitimate business purposes. If you are asked to provide money or sensitive personal data through any other means, do not respond and please report this immediately to it.sec@newmont.com.